Massachusetts Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
Labor shortage, quality still big issues with Main Street entrepreneurs nationally
Optimism among small businesses declined slightly in October
How the Legislature and governor plan to fix the budget deficit is a big concern
Firms are still navigating a labor shortage and want to hire but are having difficulty
Despite slipping, measurement still above its 52-year average
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
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